Thursdaynboots Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Thursdaynboots.com (the “Website”), including all content, features, and services related to our eco-conscious outdoor gear—from browsing durable boots and weather-resistant clothing to creating an account or sharing adventure stories. By accessing or using the Website, you (“User” or “you”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, Terms of Purchase, and other applicable policies posted on the Website. We reserve the right to update these Terms periodically; revised versions will be posted on the Website with a “Last Updated” date, and your continued use of the Website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Eligibility to Use the Website

To access or use the Website, you must:

Be at least 13 years of age (if you are under 18, you must have the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Website, and such parent/guardian will be deemed to have accepted these Terms on your behalf);
Possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement (e.g., not be under a legal disability that prevents compliance with these Terms);
Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, regulations, and these Terms;
Not use the Website for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose (e.g., reselling Thursdaynboots gear without permission, accessing restricted customer or sustainability data).

We reserve the right to deny or restrict access to the Website to any User who fails to meet these eligibility requirements, in our sole discretion.

2. Website Access & Usage Rights

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license includes:

Browsing product collections (e.g., recycled-leather hiking boots, waterproof outerwear, versatile outdoor clothing);
Creating a personal account to save shipping addresses, track orders, or manage preferences for eco-friendly gear;
Submitting product reviews, adventure photos, or feedback (in compliance with Section 4);
Placing orders for personal use (subject to our Terms of Purchase);
Learning about our sustainability initiatives (e.g., material sourcing, carbon-neutral shipping) and participating in programs like the “Old Boot Recycling Program.”

This license does not include the right to:

Reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense any content on the Website (e.g., product images of boots, brand logos, sustainability blog posts) without our prior written consent;
Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access, collect, or extract data from the Website (unless explicitly permitted by our written policies);
Disrupt or interfere with the Website’s functionality, security, or other Users’ experience (e.g., sending spam, uploading malware, overloading servers with repeated requests for limited-edition gear);
Create derivative works based on the Website or its content (e.g., editing product photos to create counterfeit gear listings, repurposing sustainability guides as your own);
Use the Website to promote commercial activity not authorized by us (e.g., advertising competing outdoor brands, selling fake Thursdaynboots products).

3. User Accounts

a. Account Creation & Maintenance

To access certain Website features (e.g., order tracking, saved payment methods, recycling program sign-ups), you may need to create a User account. When creating an account, you must:

Provide accurate, complete, and current information (including your name, email address, and password);
Update account information promptly if it changes (e.g., new shipping address for gear deliveries, updated email for sustainability updates);
Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials (username/password) and restrict access to your device.

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account (e.g., unknown orders for boots, changes to recycling program preferences), you must notify us immediately at [email protected] to secure your account and resolve any issues.

b. Account Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, if:

You violate these Terms or any other applicable policy (e.g., submitting fraudulent order information, posting inappropriate adventure photos);
Your account is used for illegal or fraudulent activity (e.g., purchasing gear with stolen credit cards, reselling limited-edition boots for profit);
You provide false or misleading information during account creation (e.g., fake name, incorrect address for recycling program shipments);
Your account is inactive for a continuous period of 12 months (we will notify you via email 30 days before termination to allow reactivation).

Upon account termination, you will lose access to account-specific features, but any outstanding obligations (e.g., payment for pending gear orders, commitment to recycling program terms) will remain in effect.

4. User-Generated Content (UGC)

If the Website allows you to submit content (e.g., reviews of hiking boots, photos of your adventures in Thursdaynboots gear, feedback on sustainability initiatives)—collectively “User-Generated Content (UGC)”—you agree to the following:

Ownership & License: You own or have the legal right to submit the UGC, and you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and publish the UGC for business purposes (e.g., featuring adventure photos on our homepage, sharing gear reviews on product pages, using sustainability feedback in our initiatives).
Content Standards: Your UGC must not:
Violate third-party rights (e.g., copyrights of other outdoor photographers, privacy rights of individuals in adventure photos);
Contain illegal, harmful, or offensive content (e.g., hate speech, discrimination, harassment, links to malicious websites);
Include false, misleading, or defamatory information (e.g., claiming a boot is “not waterproof” when it was misused, lying about participation in the recycling program);
Contain spam, advertisements, or links to unauthorized third-party websites (e.g., links to competing outdoor stores, affiliate links for non-Thursdaynboots products);
Include personal information of others (e.g., names, phone numbers, addresses) without their consent;
Depict unsafe or unethical outdoor practices (e.g., littering in natural areas, damaging ecosystems while wearing our gear).

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any UGC at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if it violates these standards. We do not endorse or take responsibility for any UGC submitted by Users.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website—including but not limited to brand logos, product images (of boots, clothing, outerwear), gear designs, sustainability guides, adventure stories, text, graphics, software, and color schemes (collectively “Intellectual Property”)—is owned by Thursdaynboots or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws worldwide.

You may not use, copy, or distribute any Intellectual Property without our prior written consent. For example:

You cannot download and resell product images of our recycled-leather boots for your own website;
You cannot use the “Thursdaynboots” trademark to promote non-Thursdaynboots outdoor gear;
You cannot reproduce our sustainability guides (e.g., “How We Source Recycled Materials”) and share them as your own content.

Unauthorized use of our Intellectual Property may violate these Terms and applicable laws, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action to protect our rights—including our commitment to ethical and sustainable outdoor gear.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following conduct when using the Website:

Accessing or attempting to access restricted areas of the Website (e.g., admin portals, customer databases, sustainability initiative planning documents) without authorization;
Interfering with the Website’s technical functionality (e.g., modifying code, introducing viruses or malware, disrupting server operations during limited-edition gear launches);
Impersonating Thursdaynboots, our employees, or other Users (e.g., creating a fake account claiming to be “Thursdaynboots Sustainability Team” to steal information);
Collecting or storing personal information of other Users (e.g., copying review authors’ email addresses, saving shipping addresses from shared adventure posts) without their consent;
Using the Website to facilitate illegal activities (e.g., money laundering, selling counterfeit gear, fraudulently claiming refunds for used boots);
Manipulating order processes (e.g., creating multiple accounts to purchase limited-edition gear beyond quantity limits, using bots to secure high-demand boots);
Posting or transmitting any content that infringes on intellectual property rights, violates privacy laws, harms other Users, or damages our brand reputation—including our commitment to sustainability.

7. Website Availability & Accuracy

a. Availability

We strive to make the Website available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. We may temporarily take the Website offline for maintenance, updates, or emergency repairs—especially before major launches (e.g., new winter outerwear collections) or to address sustainability initiative updates. We will notify Users via the Website or email whenever possible. We are not liable for any damages resulting from Website downtime (e.g., missed opportunities to purchase limited-edition gear, delayed participation in the recycling program).

b. Accuracy of Content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure Website content (e.g., product details, pricing, availability, sustainability data, gear care instructions) is accurate and up-to-date. However, we do not warrant that content is error-free, complete, or reliable. For example:

Gear colors may vary slightly due to device display differences (e.g., a “mountain blue” jacket may appear darker on a laptop screen than in person);
Pricing errors may occur due to system glitches (we will correct these and notify you if they affect your order);
Stock availability for high-demand gear (e.g., waterproof hiking boots) may change unexpectedly (we will notify you if an item is out of stock after you place an order);
Sustainability data (e.g., carbon emissions offset numbers) may be updated periodically as we refine our initiatives.

You acknowledge that any reliance on Website content is at your own risk. If you have questions about a product (e.g., “Is this boot suitable for extreme cold?” “What is the recycling rate of your old boots?”), contact our customer service team at [email protected] for clarification before making a purchase or participating in a program.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content (e.g., social media platforms like Instagram for adventure photos, payment processors like PayPal, sustainability certification organizations, outdoor conservation groups). These links are provided for your convenience only, and we do not control or endorse any third-party websites or their content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of use, or accuracy of third-party websites. For example:

If you click a link to an outdoor conservation group and share your information there, we are not liable for how the group uses your data;
If you use PayPal to pay for your gear order, PayPal’s terms of service govern your payment, not these Terms.

Your use of third-party links is at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party website before accessing or using it—especially those related to sustainability or outdoor ethics.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Thursdaynboots shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Website (e.g., loss of data, loss of profits, inconvenience from missed gear launches, damage to reputation due to UGC removal);
Our total liability to you for any claim related to the Website (whether arising from breach of contract, negligence, or other legal theory) shall not exceed $100 USD;
We shall not be liable for damages caused by: (1) your violation of these Terms; (2) unauthorized access to your account; (3) Website downtime or errors; (4) third-party content or services; (5) events beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, cyberattacks, supply chain issues affecting sustainable gear materials, carrier delays for gear deliveries).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of certain types of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Thursdaynboots, our employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and licensors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Website;
Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
Your submission of UGC that infringes on third-party rights or violates content standards;
Unauthorized access to or use of your account;
Any other act or omission by you related to the Website—including your use of our gear and participation in sustainability programs.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

a. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

b. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website through good-faith negotiation with us. To start negotiations, send a written notice of the dispute to [email protected], including your name, contact information, and a detailed description of the issue (e.g., “dispute over account termination,” “claim of UGC removal,” “issue with recycling program refund”).

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and the arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding on both parties.

You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration related to your use of the Website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, need to report a violation (e.g., unauthorized UGC, account fraud, counterfeit gear listings), or have concerns about your Website usage—including your participation in sustainability programs—contact our customer service team at:

Email: [email protected]

We respond to all inquiries within 24-48 business hours and will work to resolve any issues promptly—just as we do with all questions about our eco-conscious outdoor gear and ethical practices.

Thank you for using Thursdaynboots.com. We’re committed to providing you with a safe, enjoyable, and transparent experience as you explore our sustainable outdoor gear—and we appreciate your respect for these Terms, as well as our mission to make the outdoors more accessible and responsible.